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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Lincoln

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Lincoln, Nebraska

Updated August 31, 2022

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Tour these tunnels beneath Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Robber's Cave

Underneath downtown Lincoln resides a network of caves that was also the city's first brewery.
National Museum of Roller Skating

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National Museum of Roller Skating

The largest collection of historical roller skates in the world.
"Earth as the Life-giver."

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Nebraska State Capitol Mosaic Floor

An ornate Art Deco tile mosaic representing Nebraskan life, both modern and prehistoric.
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Pioneers Park Pillars

Four ionic columns from the Treasury Department building ended up in a park in Nebraska.
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University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

This little gem of a museum is a hidden jewel filled with prehistoric treasures.

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International Quilt Museum

Home to the world's largest quilt collection dating from the 1600s through today.
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Johnson Museum of the Odd

A lifetime's accumulation of bric-a-brac and kitsch.
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4 Out-There Exhibits Found Only in Nebraska

Nebraska is affectionately known as the Cornhusker State or the Wheat State, but this particular swath of Big Sky Country could also be called “The Land of Very Cool Collections.” From monuments to powdered beverages to love letters to roller skates, here are four exhibits worth a visit. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore America’s wonders. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask.

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